February 21, 2020
Recognising Children of Same-Sex Couples
Written by Dr Malcolm Stoddart As a divorced gay lawyer with four children from my first (heterosexual) marriage the trauma and emotion of separation and perhaps divorce of gay and lesbian couples…
February 21, 2020
Social media clauses in Family Law
Images and information shared in happier times can be weaponised during the course of an acrimonious breakup, and wounded exes are not known to exercise restraint. It might be party photos, happy…
February 17, 2020
What are my rights if I am injured on public transport?
Using public transport has many positive aspects including reducing transportation costs, saving on fuel, eliminating the cost of vehicle insurance coverage and reducing environmental damage.…
February 12, 2020
Found your Valentine? Spending most nights together?
What’s next? Many young couples nowadays are moving in together for both romantic and financial reasons. Whilst there are many practical considerations, there are also a number of legal…
February 7, 2020
Feuding Executors – why it’s important to choose the right people for the job
Have you made the right decision? If you are unsure, read our summary of one of the latest decisions regarding feuding executors. In the matter of Callaway v Callaway; The Estate of Aileen Margaret…
February 3, 2020
What rights are workers for UberEats or Airtasker entitled to?
Under current NSW laws, all those gig workers who drive for Uber, deliver for UberEATS or do any number of tasks, are independent contractors rather than employees. Employee rights are guaranteed and…